Ok so just read up about the testing the transformer.
im guessing the voltages I checked earlier on between the torch end and negative are the voltages coming out of the transformer.
there is a big transformer and a smaller one what one does what?
I would love to sort it tbh, haven’t tried the new one yet to see if it’s the welder or the house/shed electrics.
When testing for earth leakage that won’t happen without an arc right? I’ll go test the earth wire inside the welder to see when it’s just idle weather there is any current...
Will weld straight on the clamp when the clamp is laid on the gravel...such a mind mess that I thought I’d try it ha.
tried a different extension lead the other week when it first did it, same thing, then the sun came out the next day and it was fine. So assumed it was moister related.
I’ve...
so that’s the thing I can’t get the van close enough to test it with it plugged straight into a socket on a ring without and extension lead. Welding with the extension lead is usually fine, two bolts on a piece of wood fine, the ramps the van is sat on it trips, same with the van.
It’s a real...
ok will do.
found the choke connection, added a bit of solder which made it look a bit nearer and a better connection..no difference.
will do spade connectors too now.
Is there a way to check voltages inside to check the components?
https://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/threads/another-deal-clarke-im-perplexed.100987/
thanks found it! Looks like you’ve done quiet a bit with these welders, thanks for the help.
I will go have a look at the connection in a moment and report back, it’s a nice sunny day here today so I bet it...
Nothing else plugged in.
I could try of an external socket running on a 32amp rcbo for the ring...but that would mean increased extension lead length. I’ll try that tomorrow morning.
I think the moister makes the welder internal resistance higher and then the inrush current is off the charts...
All tyres are on, that’s why it’s so confusing.
both the bolts and when attached to the van welding was done on extension cable, exactly the same as yesterday...was welding for a few hours with the exact same setup, only difference today is the weather...
Sorry I should have said only when I touch the trigger to start welding will it trip if the negative lead is connected to the van, or any metal touching ground.
the video shows me welding two bolts together on a block of wood, then taking them two bolts and placing them on the ramps the van is...
Hello all,
not your usual tripping post here.
so yesterday doing some welding with my trusty cheap and basic Clarke 90en on some van sills - nothing major.
overnight welder was stored in shed out the weather.
Today get it out setup and it instantly trips the 20amp rcbo breaker its on, but...